An Atlantic storm which has just been upgraded to a hurricane could soon change its direction and head to the UK, forecasters warn.

Hurricane Leslie is swirling around central areas of the Atlantic off the US coast.

But Britain could be in its path as early as next week.

The weather system, which has been upgraded to hurricane status by the US National Hurricane Centre in Miami, is currently tracking southwest, but there is a threat that it could suddenly reverse and power northeastwards with the UK in its sights.

Tropical storm Leslie has been upgraded to a hurricane

But other models suggest Leslie will track south while others suggest it may move northeastwards and arrive close to the UK by the end of next week.